Methanol

Product Name: Methanol (Methyl Alcohol)

Chemical Formula: CH₃OH

Key Features: Clear, colorless, polar liquid. Volatile and flammable. Miscible with water and most organic solvents. High purity grades available (e.g., 99.85%).

Main Applications by Industry:

• Chemical Synthesis: Primary raw material for producing formaldehyde, acetic acid, methyl methacrylate (MMA), and dimethyl terephthalate (DMT).

• Energy & Fuel: Used as a fuel additive, gasoline blending component (e.g., M15, M85 blends), or directly as a clean-burning fuel for industrial boilers and marine vessels.

• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a solvent, reaction medium, and in the production of intermediates for various drugs and vitamins.

• Paints, Coatings & Inks: Acts as a solvent in paint strippers, thinners, printing inks, and varnishes.

• Plastics & Polymers: Key monomer or solvent in the production of adhesives, resins, and polymer-based materials.

• Wastewater Treatment: Added as a carbon source (electron donor) for denitrification processes in biological treatment plants.

• Agrochemicals: Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.

• Biodiesel Production: Reacted with vegetable oils or animal fats through transesterification to produce biodiesel and glycerin.

Handling & Safety:
Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. May cause blindness or death if ingested. Use with adequate ventilation and explosion-proof equipment. Avoid skin contact and vapor inhalation. Store in cool, well-ventilated areas away from ignition sources.